Hot, humid, and unforgiving if you get the timing wrong. Summer means fast growth, heavy watering, and keeping a close eye on what the heat does to your soil. The right crops in the right beds make all the difference.
The garden finds its feet again in autumn. Temperatures drop just enough to make growing enjoyable, and the soil still has warmth from summer. It’s the season that rewards anyone who plants a little early and stays patient.
Cool nights, reliable rain, and a surprisingly productive patch if you plan for it. Winter is brassica season on the Mid North Coast, and the slower pace suits crops that bolt the moment summer shows up.
Everything wants to grow in spring, including the weeds. Get the beds ready early, watch the soil temperature, and don’t rush the warm-season crops before the last cold snap has actually passed.
